Communications Coordinator
Starshopper, Fayetteville, AR, United States
Position Details
Closing Date: 04/24/2026
Type of Position: Staff - Clerical
Workstudy Position: No
Job Type: Temporary (Fixed Term)
Work Shift: Not specified
Sponsorship Available: No
Institution Name: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Summary of Job Duties
The Communications Coordinator will support the Director of Administrative Communications in full-service communications support for the Office of Human Resources, Equal Opportunity, Compliance, and Title IX, and the Division of Finance and Administration. The position will be tailored to focus on one or more areas of concentration based on the student’s long-term professional interests. Prior experience is not necessary but is a plus.
Areas of Work
Web Content Management and Development
Update content across the Human Resources (hr.uark.edu) and OEOC (oeoc.uark.edu) websites to ensure accuracy, consistency, brand and web accessibility standards.
Support larger website content projects including full redesigns, new section build outs, and web accessibility.
Oversee the HR and OEOC campus calendars and submissions.
Develop SharePoint sites that connect to external web properties.
Internal Communications
Write, revise, and edit Arkansas News stories to support the promotion of recurring employee communication campaigns (onboarding, open enrollment, mandatory training, etc…).
Assist in the release of HR updates to the Office of Human Resources, unit level HR coordinators, and other relevant stakeholders through Microsoft Teams, List-Serv, Outlook, etc…
Develop email communications using tools like Mailchimp or Constant Contact for ad hoc messaging to targeted employee groups.
Maintain the Office of Human Resources List-Serv list.
Recruitment Marketing
Support the growth of @UARKJobs accounts on Facebook & Instagram through content creation, social media monitoring, and partnerships.
Build marketing collateral (copy, graphics, webpages, etc…) to support hard-to-fill staff and faculty roles with the Talent Acquisition team.
Coordinate content across owned digital properties (LinkedIn, Glassdoor, jobs.uark.edu, Indeed, etc…).
Support Creative Development
Draft, design, and revise digital and print graphics (flyers, brochures, publications, digital displays, and presentations).
Animate static graphics, or create motion graphics, for use in multiple mediums (presentations, digital displays, video).
Photograph and/or film content for social media, websites, presentations, and events as needed.
Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Current University of Arkansas Student
Available to work up to 20 hours per week
Preferred Qualifications:
Currently enrolled in a Marketing, Advertising, Communications or related degree program
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Possess strong attention to detail
Excellent written communication skills
Good organizational and time management skills
Ability to be dependable and punctual
Ability to work independently or cross-functionally under deadlines
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Additional Information
Graduate students are subject to background checks.
Salary Information
$15.00 per hour
Required Documents to Apply
Resume
Optional Documents
Proof of Veteran Status
Pre-employment Screening Requirements
Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry
Legal and Equal Opportunity Statements
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Physical Activity Requirements
Constant Physical Activity: Talking
Frequent Physical Activity: N/A
Occasional Physical Activity: N/A
Benefits Eligible
No
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Closing Date: 04/24/2026
Type of Position: Staff - Clerical
Workstudy Position: No
Job Type: Temporary (Fixed Term)
Work Shift: Not specified
Sponsorship Available: No
Institution Name: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Summary of Job Duties
The Communications Coordinator will support the Director of Administrative Communications in full-service communications support for the Office of Human Resources, Equal Opportunity, Compliance, and Title IX, and the Division of Finance and Administration. The position will be tailored to focus on one or more areas of concentration based on the student’s long-term professional interests. Prior experience is not necessary but is a plus.
Areas of Work
Web Content Management and Development
Update content across the Human Resources (hr.uark.edu) and OEOC (oeoc.uark.edu) websites to ensure accuracy, consistency, brand and web accessibility standards.
Support larger website content projects including full redesigns, new section build outs, and web accessibility.
Oversee the HR and OEOC campus calendars and submissions.
Develop SharePoint sites that connect to external web properties.
Internal Communications
Write, revise, and edit Arkansas News stories to support the promotion of recurring employee communication campaigns (onboarding, open enrollment, mandatory training, etc…).
Assist in the release of HR updates to the Office of Human Resources, unit level HR coordinators, and other relevant stakeholders through Microsoft Teams, List-Serv, Outlook, etc…
Develop email communications using tools like Mailchimp or Constant Contact for ad hoc messaging to targeted employee groups.
Maintain the Office of Human Resources List-Serv list.
Recruitment Marketing
Support the growth of @UARKJobs accounts on Facebook & Instagram through content creation, social media monitoring, and partnerships.
Build marketing collateral (copy, graphics, webpages, etc…) to support hard-to-fill staff and faculty roles with the Talent Acquisition team.
Coordinate content across owned digital properties (LinkedIn, Glassdoor, jobs.uark.edu, Indeed, etc…).
Support Creative Development
Draft, design, and revise digital and print graphics (flyers, brochures, publications, digital displays, and presentations).
Animate static graphics, or create motion graphics, for use in multiple mediums (presentations, digital displays, video).
Photograph and/or film content for social media, websites, presentations, and events as needed.
Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Current University of Arkansas Student
Available to work up to 20 hours per week
Preferred Qualifications:
Currently enrolled in a Marketing, Advertising, Communications or related degree program
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Possess strong attention to detail
Excellent written communication skills
Good organizational and time management skills
Ability to be dependable and punctual
Ability to work independently or cross-functionally under deadlines
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Additional Information
Graduate students are subject to background checks.
Salary Information
$15.00 per hour
Required Documents to Apply
Resume
Optional Documents
Proof of Veteran Status
Pre-employment Screening Requirements
Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry
Legal and Equal Opportunity Statements
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Physical Activity Requirements
Constant Physical Activity: Talking
Frequent Physical Activity: N/A
Occasional Physical Activity: N/A
Benefits Eligible
No
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